Plex Reviews

Here are some of the top alternatives to plex.tv:

1. Jellyfin: An open-source and completely free alternative to Plex. It offers features like automatic subtitle support, transcoding, library management, and remote play syncing.

2. Emby: Similar to Jellyfin, Emby offers unique features like smart home integration, HDR tone mapping, and lyrics display for music. However, some features are locked behind a license fee.

3. Kodi (formerly XBMC): A media player that can pull in media from local and remote servers. It supports most media including movies, TV shows, and music with metadata scrapers to label everything nicely.

4. Universal Media Server: A DLNA-compliant UPnP Media Server that supports all major operating systems, with versions for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

5. Stremio: A one-stop hub for video content aggregation. It allows you to discover, organize and watch video from all kinds of sources.

6. Infuse: An elegant video player for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

7. Osmc: A free and open-source media center built for the people, by the people.

8. Molotov.tv: A platform that distributes free and pay TV channels and packages through the new OTT (over the top) distribution mode.

9. Channels - Live TV and DVR: A reliable and easy to use live TV streaming tool.

10. Serviio: A free media server that allows you to stream your videos, music, photos, and more across multiple devices.

These alternatives offer a range of features and can be a great fit depending on your specific needs and preferences.

To open an account on plex.tv, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Plex website.
2. Click on the "Sign Up" button.
3. Fill in the necessary details, including your email address and password.
4. Click on "Sign Up" to proceed.

After creating the account, it can be used to sign in to the plex.tv website, the support forums, and Plex apps. The Plex website allows managing the Plex account. The top menubar on the plex.tv website can be used to sign in, sign up for a new account, or access account information if already signed in.

There are also options to sign in or sign up using Google, Facebook, or Apple accounts. When an account is created, a default username is created by taking half of the first part of the email address and appending numbers until it’s unique. If desired, a username can be created on the account page.

If the password is forgotten, there is a "Forgot?" link on the email sign-in form. Enter the email address and submit the form. If the address matches an existing, active Plex account, an email will be sent that contains instructions on resetting the account password.

Once signed in to the Plex account, the account information can be managed at any time from Plex Web App. Click the top right user menu and then choose Account. Here, various aspects of the Plex account can be edited and managed. This includes changing the username, email address, or password, updating account preferences for automatically selecting audio and subtitle streams, linking to a Google, Facebook, or Apple account, and choosing whether or not to be subscribed to the newsletter and marketing emails and friend’s activity digest emails.

Plex.tv offers a subscription service known as Plex Pass. Users with an active Plex Pass subscription can manage their subscription through the Plex website. This includes actions such as upgrading to a new plan, cancelling future renewal, viewing transaction receipts/invoices, or updating billing information.

When upgrading a Plex Pass subscription, a prorated credit is applied based on the time remaining in the current subscription period. However, subscriptions managed through an app store cannot be upgraded in the same manner and the upgrade options can vary depending on the app store.

If a user decides to cancel the renewal for a subscription, they will retain access to Plex Pass features and benefits for the remainder of the current subscription period. At the end of the period, the subscription will then expire and there will be no renewal. It's important to note that cancelling a subscription only cancels future renewal, it does not provide any refund for an existing subscription transaction.

For individuals in the EU or UK, orders may be canceled within 14 days from the date of purchase by contacting the Plex Billing team. No refunds or credits shall be issued for partial months, upgrade/downgrades, nonuse, or termination of account due to Subscription and Rental Terms violations.

Subscriptions will renew automatically for recurring periods on or about the date the then-current recurring Subscription period expires, unless otherwise noted at the time of order. A Subscription is billed in advance for the identified Subscription period. In addition to any fee(s) for a Subscription, users are responsible for any charges that may be imposed by credit card providers or other third parties in connection with the use of or payment for the Subscription.

If the price of the Subscription changes, Plex will provide at least thirty (30) days’ prior notice. By providing a Payment Method, users authorize Plex to debit the Payment Method on a recurring basis for the applicable cost of the Subscription. Following expiration of any free trial period, a Subscription is billed in advance for the upcoming Subscription period.